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I like to look for guys with at least one plus-plus skill. Whether its in the batspeed, power, defense, quickness of advancing, performance, strikezone control (often a marker of great hand-eye coordination and pitch recognition), other underlying skillsets, makeup, etc.
Carp doesn't really shine anywhere (maybe makeup but it has to come in combination with something else or its going to take a while if it ever happens). He hasn't neccesarilly progressed quickly, although hes shown good skill improvement on the way. Hes not a guy with great power, bat speed, or gold glove defense. His batting eye is 'solid', not great.
Hes REALLY going to have to maximize his skillset to become an impact player. Its happens sometimes...but I'm just in more of a wait-and-see mode with him. With his makeup he'll probably make the big leagues, but I'm not sure if hes an impact guy (maybe more of a platoon/solid guy). I'm looking forward to see if he can mash AAA next year.